Preethi Honavar
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About
Preethi Honavar is a rehabilitation researcher whose work lies at the intersection of neurology and robotics, with a primary focus on restoring mobility in patients with neurological impairments. Her key research areas include robotic exoskeleton-assisted gait training, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal cord injury recovery. Honavar’s major contributions center on the clinical evaluation of advanced robotic systems, particularly the "Mobility Assisted Robotic System-MARS" and other exoskeleton technologies. In her most cited work, she demonstrated that overground gait training with MARS significantly improved gait parameters in stroke patients, providing early evidence for the efficacy of these devices in real-world walking conditions. Her 2024 study on robotic exoskeleton training in motor incomplete myelopathy further extended this work, showing measurable gains in gait, balance, and overall disability. Though her citation counts are still growing (5 and 3 citations for her top papers), these studies represent foundational clinical trials in a rapidly expanding field. Honavar’s work is notable for its practical, patient-centered approach, conducted within tertiary teaching hospitals, and positions her as an emerging voice in neurorehabilitation robotics.
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